AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the final Test as per reports
India’s worries ahead of the fourth Test in Brisbane continue to increase with Jasprit Bumrah’s abdominal strain being the latest addition. The spearhead of the Indian bowling attack is set to miss the decisive Test match as per PTI reports. This will further expose India’s inexperienced pace bowling stocks with Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav already ruled out.
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of fourth Test against Australia due to abdominal strain: BCCI Sources
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 12, 2021
It has come to light that Bumrah’s scan reports identified a strain and the Indian team management is not keen to further risk and aggravate it. India are set to play England in a four-match Test series in February, which will be their final series in the World Test Championship.
With Bumrah ruled out, India are left with two options for their third seamer in the Brisbane Test. One of Shardul Thakur and T Natarajan shall get an opportunity. While Thakur has played in one Test match for India, Natarajan will be making his debut if selected.
In addition, India will also be missing Ravindra Jadeja and Hanuma Vihari from the Sydney Test. R Ashwin is also suffering back issues while Mayank Agarwal is also reported to be hurt during the net practice. The four-match Test series currently stand level with one victory each for both the sides.
Breaking – India not to risk Jasprit Bumrah in Brisbane. They fear Abdomen injury could worsen, scans done, reports awaited. Mayank hurt at training. Scans done. Unless there is fracture he was to replace Hanuma. Scan results awaited. @SportsTodayofc at 10am for further details.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 12, 2021
